Oakledge Park

11 Flynn Ave

The northern half of Oakledge Park is all about the beaches, the universal-access playground, and the shelters where family and friends gather. The southern portion of the park is where forests grow, meadows are being restored as bird habitat, and spring ephemerals bloom. On the east lies the upper wetland, and to the west the lower. Native trees and shrubs are being planted yearly to increase the biodiversity in this preserve on the shores of Lake Champlain. Tucked away along the Burlington Greenway is the universal-access “Forever Young” tree house which overlooks the lower wetland.

In Oakledge cove a white oak tree stands on along the shore of the lake. This tree is the oldest in Burlington, and dated to have been living before the signing of the U.S. constitution.

Connection

While Oakledge is primarily isolated from most other parks and natural areas of the South End, remnant green spaces through developed lands connect Oakledge Park to Red Rocks Park in South Burlington, and the Engelsby Brook corridor bounds the northern edge of the park.

Access

Access to Oakledge Park is easy for walkers and bikers via the Burlington Greenway which runs through the heart of the park, and ample bike parking is available. Additionally, Flynn Avenue connects to the park entrance with a sidewalk and advisory lanes for bikers. Parking for cars is available at pay-to-park spaces in the two well-lit lots connected to the main entrance on Flynn Avenue. Accessible parking spaces are found adjacent to the Greenway, and there are chargers for EVs near the park entrance.